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What is the differences in physical properties of Diamond and Graphite

The difference in the properties of diamond and graphite can be easily explained in terms their structures are: Diamond is vary hard whereas graphite is soft, density of diamond is more than that of graphite, diamond is bad conductor of electricity whereas graphite is a good conductor and etc.

By |2011-01-02T16:06:17+00:00January 2, 2011|Physics|Comments Off on What is the differences in physical properties of Diamond and Graphite

What are the essential properties and uses of graphite ?

Graphite is a soft grayish-black greasy substance. The word ‘graphite’ comes from a Greek word meaning ‘to write’. The lead in our writing pencils is graphite mixed with clay. Graphite is also known as black lead or plumbago.

By |2010-12-29T12:10:49+00:00December 29, 2010|Chemistry|Comments Off on What are the essential properties and uses of graphite ?
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